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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FURROW NAMED AREA SALES MANAGER FOR ABS

DEFOREST, WISCONSIN - June 16, 2003 - ABS Global, Inc. has named Steve Furrow as an Area Sales Manager for Southwest Virginia

“Steve has an extensive beef background,” said District Sales Manager, Dale Wack. “He also has strong business skills and an excellent understanding of genetics which will help him offer all his beef and dairy customers the best service in the area.”

Furrow is a 2002 graduate of Emory and Henry College in Business Administration. While attending school he not only served as a Teacher’s Assistant, but was also a member of the Varsity Soccer Team. Currently, Furrow serves on the Board of Directors and as the Bull Sale Committee Chairperson for the Southwest Virginia Angus Association. In addition, he is the Cow-Herd Manager for Lazy Acres Angus Farm.

As an Area Sales Manager, Furrow will be responsible for the direct sales of semen and A.I. services to both the dairy and beef customers in his area. He will also help the producers in his area make their genetic decisions and assist them with their timed breeding programs.

Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, technologies and uddercare products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. ABS Global is part of Genus Breeding, a division of Genus plc.

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